Changing feet on non-Bernina machines?

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03-23-2010, 05:23 AM

#21

Karen's Kreations

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I have a Bernina 440 which I love. Also have an older Pfaff - the feet snap on - very easy. Love both these machines.

03-23-2010, 09:50 AM

#22

adrianlee

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My old Bernina has the little level that attaches the feet. The Pfaff has the snap on and the walking foot is built in and be engaged or taken up and not used. Nice feature.

03-23-2010, 09:57 AM

#23

GladGrams

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I have a new Husqvarna computerized quilt machine and just about all the feet are snap on and off except for walking foot and darning foot. I have no problems with the screw.

03-23-2010, 12:30 PM

#24

Nanjun

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I have a Babylock ellure. Feet snap on and off. I really like it

03-23-2010, 05:13 PM

#25

skjquiltnut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Suzie

I have a singer, have never changed the foot.

What foot are you using?

03-23-2010, 06:31 PM

#26

Pat G

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky

My first sewing machine was a Hsqvarna (except they spelled it right), very inexpensive machine (did what I needed it for). To change the feet, there was a screw driver and a tiny little screw. You unscrewed, hoped you didn't lose it, and tried to rescrew it on. Pain.

I switched to Bernina about 2 years ago. Probably my favorite feature on my machine is how easy it is to change the feet. Open lever, pull off foot, put on new foot, close lever.

So my question to y'all - what are other machine brands like? I knew I wanted a Bernina when I upgraded... meant to look at Pfaff and Babylock but fell in love with my machine when I first saw it

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I also have a pricey Husqavarna Viking & I fully agree with how awkward it is to use that tiny screw to chg. feet. Some are clip-ons but I'm always using my 1/4" foot & walking foot & they require that teeny screw. I have to spend way too much time fiddling with it.

I also don't like where they put the reverse button. It's on the front right above the needle. My hand gets in the way of seeing my stitching to get ready to backtack. I thought that was a really crazy design.

I have a cpl. of other problems with it but always assumed it was just me.

Pat

03-23-2010, 06:53 PM

#27

EllaBud

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I have a top of the line brand new Brother and absolutely LOVE it. And the feet just snap on--sooooooo easy to do. Highly recommend this fantastic machine. It makes my life easier!

03-23-2010, 07:09 PM

#28

Sheree from Chicago

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My Pfaff has easy on/off for presser feet. Love it!

03-23-2010, 07:37 PM

#29

flybreit

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Both of my Vikings have snap on feet (couple of specialty feet you remove the ankle with the screwdriver).

03-24-2010, 08:45 AM

#30

cgroark

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I too have Pfaff machines and like them. I had Bernina 200 previously but did not find it to be as user friendly as the Pfaff. I have to check out that Brother Quattro, tho I am not buying in this economy. Just want to see it in action.